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Principal Associate Research Auditor
Principal Associate Research Auditor
The University of California, San Francisco
Involves auditing for compliance with laws, policies, and good business practices, reporting findings and making recommendations to implement improvements. Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls; the effectiveness of policies and procedures; searches for value-added recommendations to improve the efficiency and contribution of the function under review.
The Principal Associate is responsible for leading and executing audits of sponsored research activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements. This role evaluates internal controls, financial and operational processes, and regulatory compliance related to externally funded research awards. The Principal Associate serves as a subject matter expert on sponsored programs and provides consultative guidance to research administration, principal investigators (PIs), and institutional leadership. Requires deep knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored research, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex compliance matters clearly and effectively. Is expected to exercise individual judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for developing audit conclusions. Normally receives high level oversight on audit assignments with general instruction provided on new or more complex audit work.
Provides functional advice, training and/ or guidance to less-experienced audit professionals.
Required Qualifications
* B.A. or B.S. degree in related area and 5-10 years relevant experience and /or equivalent experience/training
* 5+ years of experience in auditing sponsored research, research administration, or related field.
* Professional auditing or accounting certification in one or more of the following: CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE.
* Advanced knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards.
* Broad and thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations.
* Thorough knowledge of federal and state requirements covering university research compliance activities.
* Advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.
* Skills to determine and apply appropriate policies and practices in the completion of audit assignments.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions.
* Ability to multitask in getting assigned work completed timely and adapt to unexpected changes in work assignments and priorities
License/Certification
* Professional auditing or accounting certification in one or more of the following: CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE.
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